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STUDY: The Development of Purpose in Life Among Adolescents Who Experience Marginalization: Potential Opportunities and Obstacles
June 26, 2020 | Filed in: Relevant StudiesA sense of purpose in life can be a psychological asset, particularly for adolescents facing the stress of marginalization due to factors such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. In this 2018 article for American Psychologist, the authors, including the Center’s National Scientific Council member Dr. Anthony Burrow, explore how experiencing marginalization creates obstacles…
FOR PARENTS & ADOLESCENTS: COVID-19: Resources for Parents and Teens
June 24, 2020 | Filed in: GuideThe Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) has put together this fantastic resource page for adolescents and their parents. They offer guides for protecting physical and mental health during the pandemic, strategies for parents, and links to online learning—which is important now that so many summer camps and classes are closed.
Primer On How and What We Teach Youth about Racism and Xenophobia Across Family, School, Peer, Community, and Media Contexts
June 15, 2020 | Filed in: Relevant StudiesThis incredible primer from Dr. Deborah Rivas-Drake and Bernardette Pinetta at the University of Michigan pulls together resources for educators, families, and youth that are focused on how to teach anti-racism to young people. This document includes links to helpful articles, research papers, webinars, podcasts, and organizations, as well as a wide-ranging list of books for children,…
Implications of COVID-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
May 28, 2020 | Filed in: Relevant StudiesThis pandemic has been challenging for everyone, but social distancing, economic stress, and anxiety may have unique impacts on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) adolescents. The Trevor Project has resources to help, including 24/7 crisis intervention and support for LGBTQ young people under 25.
FOR ADOLESCENTS: Teen Line
May 28, 2020The COVID pandemic has created new stresses for many adolescents while limiting support from peers. TEEN LINE is a free teen-to-teen hotline where adolescents can talk, text, or email about their problems with specially trained, same-aged volunteers.
FOR PARENTS & SCHOOL COUNSELORS: COVID-19 K12 Counseling
May 21, 2020 | Filed in: Relevant StudiesThe California Association of School Counselors has assembled this excellent collection of resources for parents and counselors to support the academic and emotional well-being of middle schoolers.
FOR PARENTS, EDUCATORS, & ADOLESCENTS: Wide Open School
May 21, 2020 | Filed in: Relevant StudiesCommon Sense has curated this extensive online library with links to learning resources for all ages—including a section for middle and high schoolers. They cover 17 topics, with videos, activities, tutorials, and connections to essential services for families. Click through and see what you can learn!
FOR PARENTS: Supporting Families During COVID-19
May 21, 2020 | Filed in: Relevant StudiesClinical psychologists from the Child Mind Institute have curated this resource page for parents. You can find tips for supporting adolescents during the pandemic, addressing specific concerns such as learning disorders and depression, and taking care of yourself.
FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH-SERVING PROFESSIONALS: Building Developmental Relationships During the COVID-19 Crisis
May 21, 2020 | Filed in: ChecklistThe Search Institute has developed this easy checklist for parents and youth-serving professionals to highlight the kind of interactions that can build positive relationships with the young people in their lives, even during the pandemic.
Peer Influence in Adolescence: Public-Health Implications for COVID-19
May 21, 2020 | Filed in: Relevant StudiesPeers are increasingly important during adolescence, which makes social distancing particularly challenging for young people between 10 and 24 years old. But in this article for Trends in Cognitive Sciences, the authors make the case that peer influence can also be positive during this pandemic if we make space for adolescents to encourage each other to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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